Chapter 7

Question 1

Nomadic group originating from India that has spread into most parts of Europe and is especially numerous in Romania

Answer 1

Roma (Romany or gypsies)

Question 2

Alphabet that was developed by monks; used in Russia and many Slavic regions

Answer 2

Cyrillic Alphabet

Question 3

Traditional Russian food of Easter ; a pyramid - shaped cake containing pot cheese , eggs, cream, sugar, candied fruits, and nuts

Answer 3

Paskha

Question 4

Cabbage based soup made in Russia

Answer 4

Shchi

Question 5

Favorite alcoholic beverage of Russia

Answer 5

Vodka

Question 6

A tea making device that was introduced to the Russians by the Mongols

Answer 6

Samovar

Question 7

What are the Baltic states

Answer 7

Estonia

Latvia

Lithuania

Question 8

Who influenced the polish cuisine with Italian influence

Answer 8

Italian queen Catherine de Medici

Question 9

Polish sausage

Answer 9

Kielbasa

Question 10

Polish dish consisting of small pockets of dough filled with such foods as mushroom, cheesy potato, or a sweet jam, or fruit before they are boiled

Answer 10

Pierogi

Question 11

What are the main languages of Luxemburg

Answer 11

German

French

Luxemburgish

Question 12

Hungarian dish is a stew featuring braised meat seasoned with onion and paprika and varying amounts of liquid

Answer 12

Goulash

Question 13

Yugoslavian small dumplings of wheat or cornmeal or both

Answer 13

Gnocchi

Question 14

Serbian cheese and spinach pie

Answer 14

Zeljanica

Question 15

Serbian layered cheese pie

Answer 15

Gibanica

Question 16

Small Russian pastry filled with meat

Answer 16

Pirozhki

Question 17

Polished stuffed cabbage

Answer 17

Golumpki